Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New Mexico
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Mexico earn a median of $53,930 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,080; the top 10% earn over $72,340. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
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- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,640 median in New Mexico
- Sewing Machine Operators$34,840 median in New Mexico
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,970 median in New Mexico
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in New Mexico
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in New Mexico?
The median is $53,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,080 and the top 10% earn over $72,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 43 (+7% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.